Karen Kruschka - Fairfax Prince William Stafford County VA Real Estate Service

Cavanaugh Crossing is adjacent to the site of the now "former" Lorton Prison site. The subdivision is accessed from Hooes Road - just a few seconds north of Route 123 in Lorton. They are Brookfield built and feature Soutthern Mansion styles as well as traditional colonial style.

• The Lorton VRE railway station is approximately 10 minutes away with service to both L'Enfant Plaza and Union Station in Washington, D.C. Once aboard you the train
• You can transfer to Metrorail at the Franconia-Springfield metro station.
• Another option is to pull out onto Route 123, cross the Occoquan River and be at the VDOT Commuter Parking Lot at Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge in approximately 10 minutes for Commuter Bus service to The Pentagon and Washington, DC
• Or join a Carpool.
• Approximately 5 mimutes from the Shoppes at Lorton Valley
• Also 5 minutes fro the new Laurel Hills Public Golf Club
• Also see the homes at Lorton Station

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Belmont Bay is one of 3 communities in eastern Prince William County that are a product of the new mixed-use concept that maximizes land use where land availability is limited. It is an attractive location along the Occoquan River as you cross over from Fairfax County east of US1. There are both town homes, detached homes and condominiums. The only new construction available for purchase is several condominiums, but there are resale town homes and detached homes.

Accessibility

• From US1 South, cross over the Occoquan River into Prince William County, turn left at Dawson Beach Road, cross over the railroad tracks and make an immediate left on Express Dr
• From I-95 cross over the Occoquan River, exit at Lake Ridge/Woodbridge, east towards Woodbridge on Route 123, turn right on US1, turn left on Dawson Beach Road, cross over the railroad tracks and make an immediate left on Express Dr

Primary Features

• Private marina
• Private golf course
• Community pool and the
• Site of a proposed science museum

Commuting

• Approximately 5 minutes from the Virginia Railway Express Woodbridge Station
• No more than 10 minutes from the PRTC bus terminal at Gordon Blvd and I-95. Each of these commuting options facilitate travel to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Alexandria and Arlington.

Shopping

• Tacketts Mill Shopping Center in Lake Ridge is the largest neighborhood shopping center within a 10 or 15 minute trip from Belmont Bay.

Schools

• Belmont Elementary is in the subdivision
• Lynn Middle School is in the Marumsco area on the Prince William Parkway (10 to 15 minutes)
• Freedom High is on Neabsco Road across from NOVA Community College (15 to 20 minutes)

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The chart below demonstrates clearly that October 2008 versus October 2007 price reduction percentages were greater in Prince William County than they were in Fairfax County.

Are there speculations as to why this occurred? Yes, and that is exactly what they are - speculations. However, I believe there is one indisputable reason.

• Home prices are normally lower in Prince William County than in Fairfax County
• So a huge number of sub-prime loans were made in Prince William County
• Home foreclosures, therefore, are higher in Prince William County
• Lenders have a greater number of homes to sell in Prince William County causing asking prices to be lower than areas with fewer foreclosures such as Fairfax County

As a result, many people in Prince William County who do not have to sell their home are not putting them on the market - the market of homes for sale is weighted towards foreclosed homes.

There are price reductions in both counties, but the opportunity to make a "good deal" may be greater in Prince William County at this point in time

Additionally, the availability of VA and FHA financing makes Prince William an even greater opportunity for the military or civilian purchaser.

If you are planning a home purchase and are concerned about the current market contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-562-1532. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

TREES, TREES, TREES and SPACE BETWEEN MY HOME AND MY NEIGHBOR'S HOME

Newer urbanized communities have homes built much closer together than subdivisions such as Lake Ridge. In the case of Prince William County the newer subdivisions must set aside "open space", but it is normally adjacent to the subdivision and not where the people live - it is that part of the site where the land was unable to be developed for residential or commercial use. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that concept if that is what you prefer. However, for people who would rather have the feel of "Smalltown USA" then Lake Ridge is your "cup of tea". Of course if you prefer your "cup of coffee" we have our very own Starbucks.

Lake Ridge has 1,200 acres of undeveloped land amidst the developed land which provides a substantial amount of common ground. In the Lake Ridge plan the developer preserved as many trees as possible and also provided a substantial amount of separation between homes - in town homes the separation is to the rear of the home as opposed to the left or right side as is the case with detached homes

But wait, there are other reasons the might make Lake Ridge attractive to you

1. SCHOOLS - they're important for families with children and also add value for anyone at the time you decide to sell
2. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES - a socially active homeowner's association
3. SHOPPING - three shopping centers in Lake Ridge
4. COMMUTING - commuter buses operate within the community with service to the Pentagon and Washington, DC. Approximately a 20 minute drive to MCB Quantico

My husband and I have been Lake Ridge residents since 1982 - we have never considered moving "out of town" - it's the typical American town with pride in

• Our high school football team
• Our Santa parade
• Our pool parties
• Our runners club
• Our boat launches to our 2,100 acre "fishin' hole"

Give us a call at 703-690-6569 - we'll give you a huge list of reasons. In the meantime please use our

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